The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-07-22
SHEEP IN SUMMER.


Proper Care Of the Flock ~ Necessary IN
Warm ~ in Cold weather
After the flock has been sheared. the
lambs dipped to kill the ticks, and the
warm weather has rendered longer
housing at nights unnecessary, many
farmers seem to think that the sheep
can be left to run at will in the pas
lures, with only an occasional looking
over. Yet experience has proved that
twice q week is as few times Is it is
profitable to make the visits to the
Aocka They need salt a. often as that
to keep them thriving, and it pays to
count the sheep every time they arc
sailed. A man accustomed to it can
count a large flock in few minutes,
very correctly, if the salt is dropped in
small lunches in long line. Then If
one is missing, the fact is discovered
within dAy or two of the loss. and
the disappearance can be easily traced.
Another thing to be watched for
closely is the condition of the feet of
the sheep. If lame sheep is discov-
cred. it must be attended to at once.
If it 10 an injury, little tar or car
b0lic ointment will hasten cure, and
prevent the attacks of flies, which arc
sure to lay their eggs in every wound
not protected. and the maggots pro-
duce a sore which rapidly saps tho
strength. and even the life of the ami
NAL. If the lameness results from foul
in-the-foot, which is frequently the
case ON wet pastures. cleaning and
scraping out, and . dressing of salt,
well rubbed in, will end the difficulty.
II it is foot-rot, which is likely II there
is any in the neighborhood. the whole
flock must be immediately doctored.
In this case an ounce Of prevention is
worth far more than the pound Of cure.
II the flock il taken in hand when this
disease is first discovered, very few sore
feet will be found, and Ill the dressing
the we'll feet need h IN application Of
blue vitriol ointment between the hoofs.
In curing the foot-rot. promptness
and thoroughness. and . little oint-
ment are necessary. Every foot Of cv-
cry animal must be examined. and tho
sore ones thoroughly pared and scrsped
that NO part Of the affected places shah
escape contact with the ointment Two
men will 60 over . hundred sheep in
two or three hours. il not more than
three or four have sore feet, and II wen
done, the one dressing is al that 10 need
ed There are . great many remedies
recommended for this disease, but We
are satisfied. from much experience
with the various compounds. that the
simple mixture or ointment Of pulver-
lied blue vitriol and lard. equal eights.
il - good - the best and il cheaper
and more convenient Of application.
Then. too. being oily. it does not get
washed OF BY the dew or rain on the
grass. Neither does it cause 20 much
pain to the animal ~ butter Of anti
mony and other sharp causticA 1t Is
Of course. with this - with
al other remedies. to be sure that it
reaches every part Of the diseased foot
The sheep should have good water
where they can get at it whenever they
want it They can 60 without for .
time. but it Is at the expense Of thrift
II the business is to yield . profit, the
flock must have good feed. good water.
good care, and the personal oversight
Of the owner, the more frequently, tho
better. It is not necessary to pamper
the flock, but among 50 many animals
- there usually are in flock. there is
always some one which needs . little
attention. and tho little attentions
given when needed. are Of the greatest
value to the thrift and profit Of the
lock. When the owner becomes
70 wen acquainted with his flock that
be knows the face Of every animal.
they know him. and then the dock II
pretty sure to be 50 well-cared for that
& yields him all the profit possihlA.-
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